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Idiom: Mixed Bag

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Any bag containing a mixture of something.

Example: "a mixed bag of nuts"

A group of entities with few characteristics in common.

Example: "The people I met at the support group were a mixed bag: some were grouchy pessimists, and others were cheery do-gooders."

Something tending to have both good and bad results or characteristics; something having a mixture of advantages and disadvantages.

Example: "Owning a car is a mixed bag. It is convenient, but also costly."

Example Sentences

1
The event was a mixed bag, with some fantastic performances and some rather mediocre ones.
2
The restaurant reviews were a mixed bag, with some praising the food and others criticizing the service.
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Her feedback on the project was a mixed bag, complimenting certain aspects while pointing out flaws in others.
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The test results were a mixed bag, with some students scoring exceptionally high and others struggling to pass.
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The weather forecast for the week ahead seems to be a mixed bag of sunshine and rain.

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